United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas is a document that recognizes and protects the rights of rural workers, including peasants, small-scale farmers, and agricultural workers. It aims to ensure their rights to land, resources, social security, and a decent standard of living. The declaration emphasizes the importance of their role in food production and sustainability, aiming to empower these communities against discrimination and exploitation, and to promote their participation in decision-making processes that affect their lives and livelihoods.